Question E

[Jonetta]

Kiz's new partner, Rick Thornton, leaks the information about Nicholas Trent to the media, which ultimately led to his suicide. What do you think should have happened to him? Why do you think he was so willing to compromise the case and his partner? Was he appropriately handled?

[Robin]

I don't know his reasoning for doing it, unless he thought Kiz would be blamed for the leak. I'm guessing he didn't want her as a partner. Maybe he didn't like working with a woman.

He was fired as an RHD Detective. I thought that was appropriate.

[Charlene]

I think he should have been busted of whatever rank he had and be put on suspension [without pay, if possible]. His being the source that led to tragedy was inexcusable.

[Lauren]

Thornton's dismissal was the appropriate response by the department and I was glad that the Chief didn't try to cover it up like he has other things.

As to Thornton's motivation, I didn't get see it as an attempt to undermine Kiz or a dislike of having her as a partner. To me, he wanted to impress the reporter (who just happened to be a woman...)

[Jonetta]

Boy, this was absolutely stupid and self serving. If Trent had a family to look out for him, Thornton would be looking at a manslaughter charge.

Why you'd do this to a partner, someone you have to entrust with your life, is beyond me.